Citroen BERLINGO MULTISPACE RHD 2012 2.G Owner's Manual

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SAFETY
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Child safety


Refer to chapter 4, "Airbags" section.


The child seats function and the
passenger's airbag deativation
function are common to the entire
CITROËN range.
If the passenger's airbag is not
deactivated, the installation of a
"rearwards-facing" child seat in the
front is strictly prohibited.

Passenger airbag OFF

Refer to the advice given on the
label present on both sides of the
passenger's sun visor.

To assure the safety of your child, you must deactivate the passenger's front
airbag when you install a child seat in the rearwards facing position on the
front passenger's seat.
Otherwise, there is a risk that the child could be seriously injured or killed if the
airbag were deployed.

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CHILD SEATS RECOMMENDED BY CITROËN

CITROËN offers a complete range of recommended child seats which are
secured using a three point seat belt
:


Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg









L1

"ROMER Baby-Safe Plus"
Installed in the rear-facing position


Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg








L3

"RECARO Start''






L4

"KLIPPAN Optima"
From the age of 6 years
(approximately 22 kg), the booster
is used on its own.







L5

"RÖMER KIDFIX"
Can be fi xed on the vehicle's ISOFIX mountings.
The child is restrained by the seat belt.


L3:
to install this seat in row 2, remove the head restraints.

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INSTALLING CHILD SEATS ATTACHED USING THE SEAT BELT

In accordance with European regulations, this table indicates the options for installing child seats secured using a seat belt
and universally approved in accordance with the weight of the child and the seat in the vehicle.
a: Group 0: from birth to 10 kg.
b: refer to the legislation in force in your country before installing your child on this seat.
c: if the seats in row 3 are occupied, do not leave a child seat installed on the foldable row 2 seat, to allow easy access to
row 3.
d: the head restraints of the seats in row 2 and row 3 must be removed for more secure fi tting of the child seat.
U: seat suitable for the installation of a child seat secured using a seat belt and universally approved, "rear facing" and/or
"forward facing".

Seat(s)



Weight of the child and indicative age




Under 13 kg


(groups 0 (a)
and 0+)
Up to approx
1 year

From 9 to 18 kg

(group 1)
1 to 3 years
approx



From 15 to 25 kg

(group 2)
3 to 6 years
approx



From 22 to 36 kg

(group 3)
6 to 10 years
approx
Row 1 (b)


Passenger
seat
U
U
U
U
Row 2 (d)
(5 and 7 seats)

Outer seats
U
U
U
U


Centre seat
U
U
U
U
Row 3 (c, d)
(7 seats)


U
U
U
U

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"ISOFIX" MOUNTINGS

Your vehicle has been approved in
accordance with the new ISOFIX
regulation.
The mountings comprise three rings for
each seat:

- two front rings A
and B
, located
between the vehicle seat back and
cushion,
- a rear ring C
, located on the back
of the vehicle's seat back, for
securing the upper strap referred to
as the TOP TETHER.
This ISOFIX mounting system
guarantees you fast, reliable and safe
fi tting of the child seat in your vehicle
on the side seats.
The ISOFIX child seats are fi tted with
two latches which are secured easily
on the two front rings.
Some also have an upper strap which
is attached to the rear ring C
.
To attach this strap, raise the
vehicle seat's head restraint then
pass the hook between its rods.
Then fi x the hook on the rear ring and
tighten the upper strap.

Isofi x seat with support
ISOFIX child seats fi tted with a
support (which rests on the fl oor
of your vehicle) cannot be installed on
rear seats equipped with fl oor boxes
(under the footwells).

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This child seat can also be used on
seats which are not fi tted with ISOFIX
mountings.
In this case, it must be attached to the
vehicle seat using the three point seat
belt.

Follow the instructions for fi tting
the child seat given in the seat
manufacturer's installation guide.





















ISOFIX CHILD SEAT APPROVED FOR YOUR VEHICLE


ISOFIX RÖMER Duo Plus
(size category B1
)


Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg








Installed in the forward facing position.
Fitted with an upper strap to be secured on the ISOFIX upper ring,
referred to as the TOP TETHER.
Three seat body angles: sitting, reclining, lying.

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LOCATIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ISOFIX CHILD SEATS

In accordance with European regulations, this table indicates the options for the installation of ISOFIX child seats on the
vehicle seats fi tted with ISOFIX mountings.
In the case of the universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child seats, the child seat's ISOFIX size category, determined by a
letter from A
to G
, is indicated on the child seat next to the ISOFIX logo.






Weight of the child
/indicative age







Less than 10 kg
(group 0)

Up to 6 months
approx

Less than 10 kg
(group 0)
Less than 13 kg
(group 0+)

Up to 1 year approx

From 9 to 18 kg (group 1)

From 1 to 3 years approx

Type of ISOFIX child seat


Infant car seat



"rear facing"



"rear facing"



"forward facing"



ISOFIX size category

F

G

C

D

E

C

D

A

B

B1


Row 2

(5 and 7 * seats)
Outer seats

IL-SU


IL-SU

IL-SU


IUF, IL-SU



Centre seat

Non-Isofi x seat



Row 3

(7 seats)
Seats

Non-Isofi x seats



IUF:
Seat suitable for the installation of an ISOFIX child seat of the universal category. "Forward facing" ISOFIX child seats
fi tted with an upper strap secured to the upper ring of the vehicle seats equipped with ISOFIX mountings.

IL-SU:
Seat suitable for the installation of a semi-universal ISOFIX child seat. "Forward facing" ISOFIX child seats.

* In the 7 seat version, all three seats of row 2 must be present when child seats are installed.

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ADVICE ON CHILD SEATS

The incorrect installation of a child seat
in a vehicle compromises the child's
protection in the event of an accident.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or
the child seat harnesses keeping the
slack
in relation to the child's body to a
minimum
, even for short journeys.
For optimum installation of the "forward
facing" child seat, ensure that the back
of the child seat is in contact with the
back of the vehicle's seat and that the
head restraint does not cause any
discomfort.
If the head restraint has to be removed,
ensure that it is stored or attached
securely to prevent it from being
thrown around the vehicle in the event
of sharp braking.
Children under the age of 10 must not
travel in the "forward facing" position
on the front passenger seat, unless
the rear seats are already occupied by
other children, cannot be used or are
absent.
Deactivate the passenger's airbag
when a "rear facing" child seat is
installed on the front seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag
were to infl ate.

As a safety precaution, do not leave:


- one or more children alone and
unsupervised in a vehicle,

- a child or an animal in a vehicle
which is exposed to the sun, with
the windows closed,

- the keys within reach of children
inside the vehicle.


Installing a booster seat

The chest part of the seat belt must
be positioned on the child's shoulder
without touching the neck.
Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt
passes correctly over the child's thighs.
CITROËN recommends the use of a
booster seat which has a back, fi tted
with a seat belt guide at shoulder level.
CHILD LOCK


This prevents opening of the side
doors from the inside.
Manual mode
A label indicates the location of the
child lock.


- Open fully past the point of
resistance.

- Tilt the lever, located on the rear
section of the door.


Electric mode
With the ignition on, press this
button. The LED comes on.
Warning: this system is
independent of the central
locking control.
Always remove the ignition key when
leaving the vehicle, even for a short time.
It is advisable to check the activation of
the child lock each time the ignition is
switched on.
In the event of a serious impact the
electric child lock is deactivated
automatically.
To prevent accidental opening of the
doors, use the "Child Lock".
Take care not to open the rear windows
by more than one third.
To protect young children from the rays
of the sun, fi t side blinds to the rear
windows.

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Towing a trailer

ACCESSORIE
S
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For more information about
weights, refer to the administrative
documents (registration
document, ...) or to the "Weights"
section of chapter 8.
TOWING A TRAILER, CARAVAN, BOAT, ETC...


Distribution of loads

Distribute the load in the trailer so
that the heaviest objects are as
close as possible to the axle and
the nose weight is close to the
maximum authorised without, however,
exceeding it.

Cooling

Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the coolant temperature. As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.
You should therefore use a high gear
to lower the engine speed and reduce
your speed.
In all cases, pay attention to the
coolant temperature.


Driving advice

A towed vehicle must free wheel:
gearbox in neutral.

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Good Practice

In certain cases of particularly arduous
use (towing the maximum load up a
steep slope in high temperatures), the
engine automatically limits its power.
In this case, the air conditioning is
automatically cut off to save engine
power.

Tyres


Check the tyre pressures of the
towing vehicle (see the
"Identifi cation
markings" section of chapter 8) and of
the trailer, observing the recommended
pressures.
See the "Levels" section of chapter 6.
If the coolant temperature
warning lamp comes on, stop
the vehicle and switch off the
engine as soon as possible.
Brakes

Towing increases the braking distance.
Drive at a moderate speed, change
down early and brake gradually.

Towbar

We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their
harnesses, which have been tested
and approved from the design stage of
your vehicle, and that you entrust the
fi tting of this equipment to a CITROËN
dealer.
If this equipment is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is imperative that
it is fi tted using the electrical pre-
equipment installed at the rear of the
vehicle and in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
In accordance with the general
instructions a reminder of which has
been given above, we draw your
attention to the risk associated with
fi tting a towbar or electrical accessory
not recommended by CITROËN.
Fitting such equipment could result in
the failure of your vehicle's electronic
system. Please obtain information from
the Manufacturer before fi tting this type
of equipment.
Side wind

Sensitivity to side wind is increased.
Drive smoothly and at a moderate
speed.

ABS/ESP

The ABS or ESP systems only control
the vehicle, not the trailer or caravan.

Rear parking sensors

The parking sensors system does not
function while the vehicle is towing.